Bear Mountain Free hike!

Schedule

Sat Oct 11 2025 at 07:30 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Grand Central Terminal | New York, NY

Advertisement
Only heavy rain can stop us!
About this Event

Dear verticals, It's time to enjoy the beautiful foliage of Bear mountain.

We go through the red, blue and white trails.

Part of it goes through Appalachian and Popolopen Gorge trails. We will pass through Fort Clinton, Hessian lake, Stone cottages, Perkins Memorial tower and many other sights.

If we have time we might visit the Trailside Museums & Zoo. We will have lunch at the top of the mountain.

This is a loop walk!


October 11 (Saturday)

We will start at 07:30 AM at Grand Central station.

We suggest getting train tickets in advance (from Sep 16 MTA will start selling tickets for Oct 11).

You can get the tickets at Grand Central station or through the MTA train time app.


Detailed plan:

07:30 AM - Meeting at center of Grand Central Terminal (look for a round information kiosk).

07:50 AM - Departure from Grand Central to Manitou train station.

09:04 AM - Arriving at Manitou.

10:00 AM - Meeting rest of the group at the entrance to Bear Mountain Bridge.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/iWJm8RDG9VthMgir7

10:00 AM - Arriving at Fort Clinton

10:30 AM - Start hiking the Bear Mountain.

01:00 PM - Lunch at Perkins Memorial tower

03:00 PM - Returning to the Bear Mountain bridge.

03:50 PM - Returning to the Manitou train station.

04:29 PM - Taking the train back to Grand Central from Manitou train station.

05:58 PM - Arriving at Grand Central station.


We have 2 meeting points:

1st meeting point - 07:30 Grand Central Terminal (at the middle of the hall, around Service desk)

https://goo.gl/maps/H6dDssrmuztGgQQXA

2d meeting point - 10:00 AM entrance to Bear Mountain Bridge.

https://goo.gl/maps/iWJm8RDG9VthMgir7

Please don't come late as the train will NOT wait for you.


*** HOW TO GET ***

Metro-North train:

Way to: Grand Central to Manitou train station (look for a 7:50 AM train).

Way back: Manitou train station to Grand Central (look for 4:29 PM train).

By car: ask a group if someone is driving and can give you a ride.


*** USEFUL INFO ***

Total distance about 13 miles (with 3 mph).

Total elevation 1700ft.

This is a recreational walk (not marathon). We are open to any age groups, but please consider your abilities to walk that long.

We will have multiple stops via our hike.

Please bring enough water and food for the whole day.

Swimming: at your own risk (organizers will never encourage you to do so).

For the walkie-talkie lovers, we will use frequency: 462.6125 or 462.6375 (Channel 3 and 4).

Map (screenshot): https://i.ibb.co/QMx4fPP/bm.jpg

Google map with elevation: https://goo.gl/maps/3ndYJxYbjdf6QmF49

Official trail map: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/BearMountainTrailMap.pdf


We might optimize the route based on weather and other conditions.


Our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/567293385132145

Our meetup group: https://meetu.ps/c/4ZjSr/LdM6k/d

Whatsapp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GVXEFcR4PMjH70KLNlbpRV

Telegram: https://t.me/neverwinterfree


Please apply via:

Wechat: cozmo31

IG: neverwinter_free_parties

LINE: cozmo31

www.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=286948809


Disclaimer of liability:

By participating in this activity you agree that organizers are not to be held responsible for any damages, injuries, or losses that may occur before, during or after the event.

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Grand Central Terminal, 89 East 42nd Street, New York, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Tri-state Hiking and Cycling

Host or Publisher Tri-state Hiking and Cycling

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in New York

Parking Water From Your Eyes
Sat, 11 Oct at 12:00 am Parking Water From Your Eyes

Bowery Ballroom

Water From Your Eyes
Sat, 11 Oct at 12:00 am Water From Your Eyes

Bowery Ballroom

Trash Panda
Sat, 11 Oct at 01:00 am Trash Panda

Mercury Lounge - New York

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Sick Individuals in New York
Sat, 11 Oct at 01:00 am Sick Individuals in New York

Nebula

CONCERTS MUSIC
Hudson Valley Hike & Apple Picking At Lake Minnewaska
Sat, 11 Oct at 07:55 am Hudson Valley Hike & Apple Picking At Lake Minnewaska

Take the 7:55 am Metro North Train from Grand Central

TRIPS-ADVENTURES TREKKING
5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence
Sat, 11 Oct at 09:00 am 5th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence

NY Estonian House

ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE BUSINESS
New York City Color Craze Run
Sat, 11 Oct at 09:00 am New York City Color Craze Run

New York

SPORTS FESTIVALS
El Festival del Libro\/Festival of Books 2025
Sat, 11 Oct at 09:00 am El Festival del Libro/Festival of Books 2025

440 E 116th St

ART FESTIVALS
New York Outdoor Escape Game: Shakespeare in Central Park
Thu, 08 Jun at 12:00 pm New York Outdoor Escape Game: Shakespeare in Central Park

Mariner's Gate

TRIPS-ADVENTURES ENTERTAINMENT
Walk & Talks (for Fitness & Support)
Sun, 01 Oct at 06:00 pm Walk & Talks (for Fitness & Support)

Central Park

HEALTH-WELLNESS ART
Guided Bird Walks (Multiple Dates)
Wed, 01 May at 08:00 am Guided Bird Walks (Multiple Dates)

SeaGlass Carousel

CALENDAR
Central Park Rock Tour
Sun, 18 May at 01:30 pm Central Park Rock Tour

General William Tecumseh Sherman Monument

Monthly Tree Tours
Sat, 05 Jul at 11:45 am Monthly Tree Tours

Governors Island

We Outside: A Hiking Experience
Sat, 27 Sep at 07:30 am We Outside: A Hiking Experience

Meet at Grand Central Station

TRIPS-ADVENTURES TREKKING
B Local NYC Climate Walk
Sat, 27 Sep at 09:30 am B Local NYC Climate Walk

Central Park Carousel

Live Guided Birding tour at Governors Island  Park With LESC and Elijah
Sat, 27 Sep at 10:00 am Live Guided Birding tour at Governors Island Park With LESC and Elijah

LMMC's Art Center

NONPROFIT ART
Rail Explorers Catskills Adventure
Sat, 27 Sep at 10:00 am Rail Explorers Catskills Adventure

The Standard Biergarten

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Ride & Hike #214: Giant Stairs by Bus
Sat, 27 Sep at 10:00 am Ride & Hike #214: Giant Stairs by Bus

4211 Broadway ste w2 2

TRIPS-ADVENTURES TREKKING
Ride & Hike #215: Anthony's Nose by Train
Sun, 28 Sep at 09:20 am Ride & Hike #215: Anthony's Nose by Train

Grand Central Terminal

TRIPS-ADVENTURES CONTESTS
Palisade Hike + Breath work + Journaling w\/ ThespyHouse
Sun, 28 Sep at 10:00 am Palisade Hike + Breath work + Journaling w/ ThespyHouse

The Standard Biergarten

ART TRIPS-ADVENTURES

What's Happening Next in New York?

Discover New York Events